stygo-

prefix

Dark and damp, like the Underworld

OriginAncient Greek Στύξ →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. Dark and damp, like the Underworld

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΣτύξ
  2. Englishstygo-

From Ancient Greek Στύξ (Stúx, stem styg-), boundary river of the Underworld.

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APA

stygo-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stygo-

MLA

“stygo-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stygo-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “stygo-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stygo-.

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